The current apprenticeship program graduates that are exempted from the exam are programs that have demonstrated that they go above and beyond the minimum requirements.  Rewarding programs and participants that demonstrate excellence makes sense.  Simply exempting anyone that graduates a program that barely meets the education requirements is reducing licensing in the state to the lowest common denominator.  The current testing for most programs ensures that licensed trades workers possess a basic knowledge of the trade they are licensed in.  Please do not change the current requirements.